THRIVE CITY We believe in a unique approach to community building – one that focuses on assets rather than deficits. Our Thrive City model centers on the idea that every individual, family, and organization within our community has valuable strengths, resources, and talents that can be leveraged to create positive change.
• ENFIELD • WILSON • GREENVILLE • RALEIGH/ZEBULON • TARBORO
Tarboro Thrive City • Family Fun Day & Back to School Event • Thanksgiving Meals to 15 Families • Highschool Voter Registration Drive- 36 Students • Bi-Weekly Small Groups & Quarterly Fellowships • Nursing Home Visits • Monthly Food Distribution • Resource Center (REACH) • Small Groups • Workshops & Trainings • Listening Sessions Coming up...
Rhonda Washington, E-City Pastor E-CITY CAMPUS
• 1500 Facebook followers • Over 650 Facebook group members • 73% decrease from 2022 • Reached over 329K live views and content information • Majority of the viewers are in NC we also are viewed in Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Jamaica, India, Ghana and the Philippines • 239 Instagram followers • Reached over 54K with our content • and information
• 1100 YouTube subscribers • 28% increase from 2022 • Over 247K views of our online content • 13% increase from previous year • 2700 Website attendees • 39% increase from previous year Spreading the Word so that Everyone Thriving
2023 E-City Leaders Minister Heather Scriven Minister Jackie Jenkins DISCIPLESHIP FOCUS • EQUIP • ENHANCE • ENGAGE Equipping: Sunday Worship, Bible Study, E4 Conferences Enhancing: Thrive groups, Virtual Prayer, Small Groups, Zoom events Engaging: Reaching out via email, text, phone and online chat Wordtab.net/e-city [email protected]
Lenny Battle, Worship Pastor PERFORMING ARTS & MEDIA
OUR GOAL To cultivate a Spirit-led worship environment aligned with the culture and theology of WTC that fosters individual and corporate worship where God's presence can be known and experienced
CPAW
▪ 218 Currently Serving ▪ 14 Active Programs ▪ 15 Vocal Training & Development ▪ Competition Dance Team GCMA Finalists ▪ 20th Anniversary/Homecoming Music Project
▪ To be the vessel through which God's Word is heard, seen, and ultimately felt. We use technological resources such as audio, video, lighting, photography, and staging to broadcast the preached word and convey the vision and mission of Word Tabernacle Church. MEDIA OBJECTIVE
▪ 20 Currently Serving ▪ Improved audio-live, recorded, and streamed ▪ Improved video composition quality ▪ Improved lighting execution ▪ Staging redesign commenced
▪ Realignment of sound system (CPAW) ▪ Upgraded power system (CPAW) ▪ Upgraded performance lighting system CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
VOLUNTEER TO SERVE For more information, contact [email protected]
Albert McWilliams, Director of Operations CAMPUS OPERATIONS
• 110,00 sq.ft. Of space • 600+ parking spaces • 2,000 seat auditorium known as the Center for Performing Arts & Worship. • 250 seat Banquet Room • 165 seat Chapel • Media & Broadcasting Center • Basketball/Volleyball Court • Fitness Center • Red Cross Disaster Relief Certified Facility • Etc. The Impact Center Facility Reminder By The Numbers....
2023 FACILITY USAGE • External Usage Requests: 124 • External Events: 74 • Revenue Generated: $54,501.29 1. Nash Count Public Schools 2. Individual Rentals (Private Events i.e.-Baby Showers, Funerals/Repasts, Family Reunion Dinners, etc. 3. Non-Profits (i.e. - Beyond Pink, Rural Opportunity Institute, Generation Y Center.) • In-Kind Donations totaling $21,477.07 "Everyone in the community may not belong to the Church; but the Church belongs to EVERYONE in the community" - JDG
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CAMPUS TRENDS • Decrease in Serving Members oAreas Needed ▪ Stronghold Keepers ▪ Transportation ▪ Culinary • Increased security challenges • Custodial Team (Staff and Volunteer Positions) Email Albert McWilliams at [email protected] to SERVE!!
Albert McWilliams, Director of Operations IMPACT POINTE
2023 UPGRADES to IMPACT POINTE • Installed new HVAC System to manage climate in the main gymnasium • Added insulation to main gymnasium to manage utilities
CAMPUS OPERATIONS IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS • Complete baptistry heater conversion • Landscaping at Impact Pointe • The Impact Center Lobby Floors • Purchase new vans for the Transportation Ministry • Install/Create systems around Metal Detector Usage
Latoya Greene, Director of Operations THE IMPACT ACADEMY
Latoya Greene, Director of Operations Vision: Every Child and Family Thriving Mission: Educate Children, Empower Families, Impact Communities
The Impact Academy • Enrollment: 20 children between the ages of 3-5 years old. • Staff- 1 director, 2 lead teachers, 2 teachers, 1 director of food services and 1 floater. • Staff Education-2 BAS, 3 AAS, 1 Credential 1 & 2 • Classrooms- 2
The Impact Academy Program: • 4-Star Facility • Participates in CACFP • Subsidy Approved • NC Pre-K Approved • New Phase: No later than June 1, 2024 • Infant and Toddler Care
The Impact Academy Program: For more information and enrollment please contact: Latoya Greene-Director of Operations @ [email protected] 252-316-8314 www.theimpactacademywtc.com
Malcolm Allen, Venue Management THE IMPACT CENTER
▪ External Shore Power for tour buses, food trucks, and outdoor events ▪ iPads for ticket scanning, merch sales and concessions ▪ Card readers for merch sales and concessions ▪ Venue signage ▪ Metal detectors OPERATIONAL ASSETS
▪ Approximately 100 part-time jobs created per event ▪ One concert event with an estimated $250,000 of area economic impact (hotels, gas stations, restaurants) ECONOMIC IMPACT
▪ Venue Pilot instituted as internal ticketing platform ▪ Social media and website placed under construction for total relaunch in 2024 ▪ Stripe instituted as merchant services platform DIGITAL ASSETS
Angela W. Gailliard, First Lady OFFICE of the FIRST LADY
Thank You! 1. SUBMISSION to LEADERSHIP 2. SERVICE to the KINGDOM 3. SUPPORT of the VISION I’d love to meet with you! To schedule a meeting, contact [email protected]
OFFICE OF THE SENIOR PASTOR JAMES DAVID GAILLIARD, SENIOR PASTOR I WANT TO MEET WITH YOU. To schedule a meeting with me, please contact [email protected]
STATE of the CHURCH REPORT
2023 GOALS
ENCOURAGE THE CONGREGATION • Increasing touches while improving technology • Increase fellowship opportunities EMPOWER THE COMMUNITY • Increase our presence at community events, boards, commissions, and councils • Increase number of WTC members in public office • Be an agent for racial reconciliation, social justice, and regional transformation EXPAND OUR CAPACITY • Begin our debt free initiative • Complete and implement toolkits • Fund the Impact Foundation for Transformation • Establish The Impact Center as a viable arts and events venue in region • Develop 5-year strategic plan
EXALT CHRIST • Provide a consistent worship experience that reaches 5 generations • Increase number of tithers and generous givers as evidence that God is Lord of our finances • Increase number of people serving and volunteering EQUIP THE CHURCH • Double the number of youth and adults in Tuesday Bible Study • Triple the number of youth and adults in Small Groups and Book Clubs EVANGELIZE CITIES • Create and implement Thrive Cities Model for Tarboro, Enfield, Wilson, Raleigh and Greenville • Baptize 150 people • Become a Conversion Community
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! PLEASE PROVIDE NAME & MEMBER NUMBER
THANK YOU for YOUR continued FAITHFUL SUPPORT!